Navratri which is celebrated four times in a year for a minimum of 36 days is one of the biggest festivals of our country. Navratri is an ancient religious occasion observed by the Hindus. Since antiquity, this festival has remained significant for the masses. The Navratri vrata is vividly mentioned in the ‘Shreemad-devi-bhaagwat’. In it, Maharshi Vyas has revealed the rituals of this vrata to Janmejaya. The great saint stated that in both Spring and Autumn seasons, most of the people fall prey to deadly diseases and many lose their lives. Both these seasons are hence named as ‘Yama-danshtra’. Therefore, people seek blessings from goddess Durga who is known to be the destroyer of all sufferings, a protector from all negatives and a healer who provides peace, happiness and good health. In Mahanirvan Tantra, it is stated that everyone should observe the Navratri Vrata and Puja to be blessed with a peaceful and blissful family life. The virtues of all the other vratas in the year can be attained only by observing the Navratri vrata devotedly.

The Significance and Meaning of Navratri

Navratri arrives four times a year- 1. Chaitra 2. Ashwin 3. Aashadh 4. Maagh. The Navratri is of two types- one that happens in Shayan Chaitra and the other that happens in Bodhan Ashwin. In all the four navratris, the worship of Devi Durga holds importance.

The Four Sacred Navratris

This year Ashad Shukla Paksha Navratri begins on and from Thursday, 26^th June, 2025. This day is called ‘Manorath Dwitiya’. On 1^st July ‘Skand Shasthi’ will be celebrated. On 4^th July ‘Bhaddli Navami’ will be celebrated and this is a very auspicious Muhurath and last day of Gupta Navratri.